Table of contents for Issue #43 2022 in Eat Well

The humble radish is actually not so humble. In fact, it's a delight in the kitchen and a wonder in your garden. Radish has the honour of being one of the first recorded cultivated vegetables. In China there are records of radishes being grown as early as 700 BCE and these humble little root crops were also favourites of the Egyptian pharaohs. The name “radish” comes from the Latin radix, meaning “a root”. The first portion of their species name, Raphanus, in Greek translates to “quickly appearing”, which you will find is very apt once you start growing these delightful vegetables. In fact, the very rapidity of their growth makes radishes an excellent way to get children involved in gardening, because the rewards for their efforts are almost instantaneous. More…

Meringue Stacks GF V Recipe / Naomi Sherman Incredibly lush and decadent stacks of crisp meringue layered with salted caramel, whipped cream and lashings of melted chocolate. Make each element yourself or use my time-saving tip below. Serves: 6 Meringue 4 egg whites Pinch salt 220g caster sugar ½ tsp cream of tartar Caramel ½ cup brown sugar 1 tbsp water 2 tbsp butter ¼ cup pure cream ¼ tsp sea salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup cream, whipped 250g dark chocolate, melted 1. Heat your oven to 120°C and line a large tray. 2. Whisk the egg whites and salt until thickened and then add the sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating well between additions. 3. Add the cream of tartar halfway through and continue whisking and…

Gnocchi Bake with Ragu & Mushrooms Recipe / Grand Italian Serves: 6 ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 medium carrot, grated 4 cloves garlic, crushed 100g bacon, finely chopped 2 tsp dried oregano leaves 200g pork mince 200g beef mince ½ cup white wine 400g can cherry tomatoes ⅓ cup tomato paste 1 ½ cups beef stock ¼ cup cream 2 teaspoons cornflour blended with a little water Salt & pepper, to taste 30g butter 375g flat brown mushrooms, halved (quarter if very large) 2 × 500g Grand Italian Potato Gnocchi 200g fresh mozzarella, cut into 5mm slices Basil leaves, for garnish 1. Heat the oil and gently sauté the garlic, onion, carrot and celery for 5 mins or until well softened. Add…

Mint Chocolate Smoothie GF VG Recipe / Young Living Chocolate and mint are the perfect combination. The peppermint essential oil gives a vibrant and fresh pop of mint flavour in the smoothie. Young Living’s Pure Protein Complete adds even more of a nutritional kick and it tastes great too. Serves: 1-2 1½ cups coconut milk, coconut water or milk of choice 1 small banana, frozen & cut into small pieces A few fresh mint leaves (optional) 1 tbsp honey, agave syrup or coconut sugar (optional), to taste 2 tbsp cacao powder, to taste 1 scoop Young Living Pure Protein Complete 1-2 drops Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil, to taste Cacao nibs & mint leaves (optional), for serving 1. Place all ingredients in a blender except cacao nibs and mint leaves…

This beauty brand is all about empowering women and conscious, organic living. Tell our readers the endota spa story. The endota spa story began in 2000, when Melanie Gleeson pursued her dream to help women feel better and connect with themselves. The ethos of the brand is fuelled by Melanie's belief in the power of positive sharing, a desire for more meaningful connections and making people feel cared for. The first endota day spa on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula paved the way for wellbeing to be considered a priority rather than a treat. Today, endota aims to live consciously and give back wherever possible. Since 2016, endota has collaborated with an inspiring group of Indigenous women located in Fitzroy Crossing, WA, whose artwork appears on the endota colour packaging and who…

Great-tasting coffee can be ethical and organic too, as Wendy Faire, marketing manager from Global Café Direct, says. Tell our readers the Global Café Direct story. Global Café Direct is not only 100 per cent certified organic, but also fairtrade certified. We deliver a greater-tasting and ethically sourced coffee. As a commodity, we understand the volatility of our beloved beverage. It’s dependent on weather conditions and susceptible to disease. Coffee wouldn't survive if not for the tireless work of the farmers who produce it. That's why we not only consider the taste, but also how the coffee is grown when creating our product. Finding 100 per cent organic-certified green beans is part of our extensive sourcing process. From there, our master roasters determine how to bring out the best from…

AUGUST August 4-21, Darwin, AU Darwin Festival darwinfestival.org.au August 7, Melbourne, AU Melbourne Health Wellness & Fitness Expo 2022 healthwellnessfitnessexpo.com.au/melbourne-health-wellness-expo August 23-29, AU Healthy Bones Action Week dairy.edu.au/healthy-bones SEPTEMBER September 1-30 Australian Organic Awareness Month budorganic.com.au/australian-organic-awareness-month September 1-30, Mndgee, AU Mudgee Wine & Food Festival Month mudgeewinemonth.com.au September 5-8, Melbourne, AU Fine Food Australia Show finefoodaustralia.com.au September 11, Sydney, AU Sydney Health Wellness & Fitness Expo 2022 healthwellnessfitnessexpo.com.au/sydney-health-wellness-expo September 12-18, AU National Organic Week organicweek.net.au September 24, Mudgee, AU Flavours of Mudgee flavoursofmudgee.com.au OCTOBER October 14-15, Jervis Bay, AU South Coast Food & Wine Festival southcoastfoodandwinefestival.com.au…

I’ll let you in on a secret and, rest assured, I’m only doing this because I know that I can trust you to keep it to yourself. Unsurprisingly, my secret centres on coffee. When out and about, I enjoy a good latte or, depending on the vessel I want to sip my café au lai from, a flat white. I enjoy the texture of the microfoam and, I'm ashamed to admit the superficiality of this, I enjoy a good piece of foam art. I refuse to request it be served at a particular temperature because, frankly, if a barista requires me to stipulate the optimal heat for a brew, then our relationship has a bleak future. If a coffee arrives and is weak, tepid, or sports an amorphous foam design,…

Incorporating these seven nourishing foods into your daily diet is an excellent way to boost your health and wellbeing. These nutrient-dense foods contain important vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that can bolster your immune defences, boost your mood and offer protection from chronic disease. 1. Blueberries When it comes to antioxidants, purple berries like blueberries are among the richest sources. Their vibrant blue and purple colour signifies the presence of an important group of antioxidants called anthocyanins. A good rule to follow when picking berries is the darker the berry, the more anthocyanins they contain. Anthocyanins are responsible for the many health benefits berries have to offer, including enhancing immune function and reducing premature skin ageing and inflammation. These potent antioxidants help neutralise cell-damaging free radicals and help reduce the risk…

Tilda Whether you're cooking up a curry, building a burrito or finding the perfect rice to go with your favourite seasoned chicken, Tilda has you covered, A delicious meal or accompaniment that is ready in just two minutes. Basmati Breakfast Bowl GF Who says that breakfast has to include sourdough? Or that savoury rice is only for dinner? This delicious and healthy bowl has all of your favourite breakfast foods but in a fresh and filling new way. Serves: 2 6 truss cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp olive oil 100g smoked bacon, diced 1 cup sliced mushroom 250g sachet Tilda Pure Basmati Rice 1 tbsp coconut aminos 6 Tuscan kale leaves, stripped 2 eggs 1 avocado 1 tsp dukkah/sesame seeds 1 tbsp chopped chives 1. Heat oven to 180°C. 2. Place…

Corn on the Cob GF Recipe / @cooking_with_tenina for Murray River Salt Serves: 2 1-2 cobs fresh corn per serving 1 tbsp mayonnaise or paprika aioli (recipe below) per cob 1 tbsp sour cream per cob 1 tsp cumin seeds Parmesan, finely grated 1-2 sprigs fresh coriander, chopped Murray River Salt Flakes, to taste Paprika Aioli (makes 500g) 3 cloves garlic 50g roasted pepper, cut into strips 1 whole egg 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp apple-cider vinegar 1 pinch Murray River Salt Flakes Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste 1 tsp powdered smoked paprika 300g grapeseed oil Juice 1 lemon 1. Pull back outer husks from each corn cob and discard the fine “hair”, but reserve the husk to use as a handle. Place on an open grill or flame…

One of Australia's original vineyards is proudly certified organic — and producing some of our nation's best wines. Matt Redin, marketing manager from Angove Family Winemakers, tells us more. Tell us about the Angove Family Winemakers story. Angove Family Winemakers is one of Australia's largest privately owned wine companies, standing out as one of the few with strong interests in winemaking and distilling as well as grape growing. The Angove family winemaking history began in 1886 when Dr William Angove emigrated to Australia from Cornwall. He established a medical practice at Tea Tree Gully and, along with other doctors at the time, including Dr Lindeman and Dr Penfold, began cultivating vines and making wine. In 1910, Dr Angove was succeeded by his son, Thomas Carlyon “Skipper” Angove, who made the…

Udder Delights and organic brand Divine Dairy produce some of the tastiest, creamiest cheese in Australia. Maddison Henriks, marketing co-ordinator, tells us more. Tell our readers the Udder Delights story. Udder Delights has been an iconic South Australian cheese company for more than 20 years, bringing you some of the best handmade artisan cheese in Australia. Our brand began with two little goats called Nora and Nell who produced goat's milk on a raspberry farm. Estelle and Trevor Dunford, the founders of Udder Delights, one day decided to take this milk and create goat's cheese … not knowing they were about to begin a journey of some of the best cheesemaking in Australia. Soon enough, our brand grew to include cow's milk cheesemaking and the creation of our now iconic…

Coffex Coffee Coffex award-winning coffee is a blend of high-altitude-grown beans, which are fair trade and certified organic. Specially roasted and blended to produce a smooth, medium-bodied espresso, fairness never tasted so good. W: coffex.com.au Tilda Whether you’re cooking up a curry, building a burrito or finding the perfect rice to go with your favourite seasoned chicken, Tilda has you covered. A delicious meal or accompaniment that is ready in just two minutes. W: tilda.com Kfibre Kfibre™ is a complex fibre made from sugarcane with most of the sucrose removed. This chemical-free process preserves the cell wall components and results in a high 87 per cent content of total dietary fibre with prebiotic effects. Such fibre contains both soluble and insoluble fractions in addition to retaining complex micronutrients and polyphenols.…

Sammy Jones Sammy Jones is a food, product and interiors photographer. When finishing studying photography in 2021, Sammy started a continuous portfolio of work called Pick to Plate, which explores where food comes from and the way it is brought to the table. For this, she sourced locally grown ingredients and explored creative food recipes, developing them into something visually beautiful as well as nourishing. Along with personal projects, Sammy has developed a creative flow of cooking, styling and photographing food and food products for brands locally, nationally and internationally. “I love working with clients to recipe develop and create visually beautiful foods including their products for their audience, as well as balancing out creating personal work for myself and educating myself and two young children about nutrition and the…

Creamy Jalapeňo Popper Soup Recipe / Naomi sherman This soup is so packed full of flavour and textures that you won't want to stop at just one bowl. With the familiar flavours of spicy jalapeňo poppers and the addition of tasty vegetables, this soup will warm the cockles of the coldest heart. Serves: 4-6 1 tbsp olive oil 300g bacon, diced 4 jalapeňo chillies,chopped ¼ cup plain flour 1 tsp garlic powder 1L chicken stock 340mL can light evaporated milk 500g potatoes, peeled & cubed 1 cup frozen corn kernels 250g light cream cheese 1 cup grated cheese Salt & pepper, to taste To garnish Sliced jalapeňo, bacon, coriander & grated cheese 1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crispy. 2. Remove 2 tbsp…

Blistered Tomato Fava Bean Fusilli Recipe / Explore Cuisine GF VG Serves: 4 Box Explore Cuisine Fava Bean Fusilli 60mL olive oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ½ tsp hot pepper flakes 200g cherry tomatoes 20g fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish 60g baby arugula Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1. Bring a large pasta pot filled with water to a boil. Season with salt, cook Explore Cuisine's Fava Bean Fusilli according to package directions. 2. Add olive oil to a high-sided sauté pan over medium heat. 3. Add sliced garlic and cook for 30 secs then add hot pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes and basil. Cover and let cook for 10 mins until tomatoes begin to burst. 4. Turn heat to low, remove lid, season…

Lunchbox Protein Bliss Balls GF V Recipe / Organic Merchant Makes: 12 1 cup figs, soaked overnight 1 cup sunflower seeds ½ cup Organic Merchant Spirit Dust 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup fermented rice protein powder Pinch salt 1. Separate figs from the liquid by straining them. Reserve the liquid for later. 2. Combine figs, sunflower seeds. Organic Merchant Spirit Dust, vanilla, protein powder and salt in a food processer until crumbly. 3. If the mix is not soft enough (it should stick together when pressed), add a little more of the fig liquid. 4. Take a spoon of the mix and roll into balls using your hands. Coat in coconut flakes or another ingredient if you wish. 5. Store in the fridge for 2-3 days. Cacao Muesli Bars GF…

Ryan Reynolds, General Manager of The Organic Milk Co., tells us more about his fantastic business that helps you select organic dairy products with ease. Tell our readers The Organic Milk Co. story. The Organic Milk Co. is a collaboration of the largest network of organic dairy farmers in Australia. The company made the move towards ethical, certified-organic farming practices to deliver Australian families organic dairy products that are free from genetically modified ingredients, chemicals, pesticides, added hormones and antibiotics. Our journey commenced in 2015 after the directors of Australian Consolidated Milk (the parent company of The Organic Milk Co.) noted the growing demand for Australian-made organic dairy products. After identifying the opportunity, a recruitment and conversion program commenced to take the organic milk pool from zero in 2015 to…

From a humble kitchen in Melbourne to a nationwide success, Pana Organic is a force to be reckoned with. Founder and CEO Pana Barbounis tells us more about why being certified organic is such a critical part of his brand. Tell our readers the Pana Organic story. From the first time I tried raw chocolate in the early 2000s, I knew it was something special. I was already passionate about healthy living and good food, so I began researching organic vegan chocolate. After a couple of years of trial and error, with trips to Europe to study artisan chocolate in Belgium and raw chocolate in the UK, I launched Pana Chocolate from a kitchen in Melbourne. It started as a side hustle but gained momentum very quickly, and soon we…

The ability for every environment to thrive and survive depends on a symbiotic ecosystem. Your inner ecology is composed of a unique mix of microbes known as your microbiome or microbiota. Right now, trillions of micro-organisms are communicating and co-ordinating processes to enhance your digestion, immunity, moods and much more. This gut flora family is pivotal to life and longevity. Health blossoms when you have a diverse and abundant beneficial blend of bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa in your gut. Though your microbiome develops from the womb, birth canal and through breast milk, it is constantly evolving. Everybody can benefit from fertilising their gut field but especially those with allergies, candida, diabetes, digestive issues, inflammation, low immunity, mental health issues and obesity. Your gut houses 70 per cent of your…

Bring the flavours, spices and colours of Africa to your table with the deliciously bright and bold creations in Saka Saka. Anto Cocagne, aka Chef Anto, will take you on a culinary journey from the Ivory Coast to Cameroon, Congo and beyond. Interspersed throughout mouth-watering street food, delicious appetisers and sweet treats you’ll find pantry tips and nostalgic anecdotes from Chef Anto — because what’s food without a bit of family history?! Saka Saka is a beautiful ode to the vibrance of the African culture and comfort of home and community, packed with gorgeous imagery and a modern-meets-traditional approach to cultural cooking. Images and text from Saka Saka by Anto Cocagne & Aline Princet, photography by Aline Princet. Murdoch Books, RRP $45.00. Sautéed Beef with Spinach Sauce This dish is…